18-wheeler left partially hanging over Broadway Lake in Anderson County

Tractor trailer across bridge driver realized he was overweight and tried to back up, backed up over guardrail, said Trooper Joe Hovis of the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Mike Ellis, Anderson Independent Mail

The rear end of an 18-wheeler went off the road at Broadway Lake near Paul's Landing in Anderson Thursday. Emergency workers, Ebenzer fire, Medshore and State Troopers responded and the bridge was blocked off for hours. (Photo: Ken Ruinard / staff)

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The rear end of an 18-wheeler went off the road at Broadway Lake near Paul's Landing in Anderson Thursday. Emergency workers, Ebenzer fire, Medshore and State Troopers responded and the bridge was blocked off for hours. Ken Ruinard / staff

The rear end of an 18-wheeler went off the road at Broadway Lake near Paul's Landing in Anderson Thursday. Emergency workers, Ebenzer fire, Medshore and State Troopers responded and the bridge was blocked off for hours. Ken Ruinard / staff

The rear end of an 18-wheeler went off the road at Broadway Lake near Paul's Landing in Anderson Thursday. Emergency workers, Ebenzer fire, Medshore and State Troopers responded and the bridge was blocked off for hours. Ken Ruinard / staff

The rear end of an 18-wheeler went off the road at Broadway Lake near Paul's Landing in Anderson Thursday. Emergency workers, Ebenzer fire, Medshore and State Troopers responded and the bridge was blocked off for hours. Ken Ruinard / staff

The rear end of an 18-wheeler went off the road at Broadway Lake near Paul's Landing in Anderson Thursday. Emergency workers, Ebenzer fire, Medshore and State Troopers responded and the bridge was blocked off for hours. Ken Ruinard / staff

The rear end of an 18-wheeler went off the road at Broadway Lake near Paul's Landing in Anderson Thursday. Emergency workers, Ebenzer fire, Medshore and State Troopers responded and the bridge was blocked off for hours. Ken Ruinard / staff

The rear end of an 18-wheeler went off the road at Broadway Lake near Paul's Landing in Anderson Thursday. Emergency workers, Ebenzer fire, Medshore and State Troopers responded and the bridge was blocked off for hours. Ken Ruinard / staff

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Ebenezer Fire Chief Jamie Hanks said at least two wreckers would be needed to remove the truck.

Hanks said because there are power lines nearby, power has been shut off in the area. There is no timeline yet on when it will be restored.

Hovis said the road would likely remain closed for several hours. A roadblock has been set up in the area.

About 10 homes near the bridge are out of power, according to Duke Energy.

Check back for updates.

The rear end of an 18-wheeler went off the road at Broadway Lake near Paul's Landing in Anderson Thursday. Emergency workers, Ebenzer fire, Medshore and State Troopers responded and the bridge was blocked off for hours. (Photo: Ken Ruinard / staff)